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STEP 4: PAN BALANCE
The pan balance is the last axis to balance for the AllSteady-6. The Pan Balance will ensure that the entire
mass below the pan motor is balanced on the central axis line of the pan motor. The simplest way to check for
your Pan Axis to be balanced is to tilt the gimbal in the stand and see which way the Pan Axis swings.
1.
Place AllSteady 6 in balance stand with camera facing forward.
2.
Lift right handle 20° and leave left handle on stand, making right side of gimbal higher.
3.
If the lens points to the low side, it means that the gimbal is “nose heavy” and the Pan knuckle needs
to slide backwards.
4.
If the back of the gimbal points to the low side, it means that the gimbal is “tail heavy” and the Pan
knuckle needs to slide forward.
5.
Loosen the thumb screws (similar to the one on the roll axis) just enough for the knuckle to slide.
6.
Slide the gimbal in the direction needed as advised in Steps 4 & 5. When making this adjustment, it’s
very helpful to cradle the bottom of the gimbal to release any weight that binds the boom to the
bracket.
7.
Tighten the thumb screws once pan is balanced.
8.
When you rotate the AllSteady handles, confirm that the camera will not swing to the left or right.
This ensures proper forward and backward balance.
